In life, Rehmannia glutinosa is one of the Chinese herbal medicines that we often come into contact with. Rehmannia glutinosa is well known for its effects of "tonifying blood and nourishing yin, replenishing lean marrow". People regard this Chinese herbal medicine as one of the must-have health care products. In daily life, people often use Rehmannia glutinosa in combination with other traditional Chinese medicines, or make it into medicinal dishes, medicinal wine, or medicines. At the same time, it is also one of the prescriptions of "Liuwei Dihuang Pills". From this we can see that the medicinal value of Rehmannia glutinosa is indeed extraordinary. Although Rehmannia glutinosa can treat many diseases and is suitable for most people to take, will there be any side effects if people take it blindly? Let’s see what are the side effects of Rehmannia glutinosa? The medicinal value of Rehmannia glutinosa
The plant Rehmannia glutinosa was first recorded in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", where it was divided into "fresh Rehmannia glutinosa, raw Rehmannia glutinosa and cooked Rehmannia glutinosa". The tubers of Rehmannia glutinosa are raw rehmannia, and after processing, they become cooked rehmannia. Therefore, people can eat it whether it is raw or cooked, and they all have special medicinal effects. Generally speaking, the medicinal value of cooked rehmannia is more significant than that of raw rehmannia, and its medicinal effects are also the most powerful. Cooked rehmannia glutinosa not only tastes sweet, but is also rich in a variety of nutrients. It has the functions of nourishing blood, nourishing kidneys, nourishing yin, nourishing essence, nourishing marrow, strengthening the heart, clearing heat, diuresis, black hair, regulating irregular menstruation, etc. Side Effects of Rehmannia Rehmanniae
Although the efficacy and role of Rehmannia Rehmanniae are not small, we cannot take it blindly or consume it excessively to avoid causing harm to the body.
Indigestion
In life, whether raw or cooked rehmannia is made into dishes or medicinal materials, the medicinal materials taste very good. Some people take them excessively, which may cause gastrointestinal indigestion, thus Symptoms such as loss of appetite and abdominal bloating may occur.
Diarrhea and allergies
Since Rehmannia glutinosa contains a variety of sugars and other nutrients, some people are not suitable for taking it or take too much, which can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even allergic symptoms. , such as small red spots on the face, unbearable itching and other symptoms.
Excessive phlegm and palpitations
Once people take excessive amounts of Rehmannia glutinosa in daily life, it will cause excessive phlegm, throat discomfort, frequent palpitations, fatigue and other symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, they should stop immediately. Take it and go to the hospital for medical examination in time.